Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist -Pacific Peoples

When you work with the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, you’repart of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services tothe almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. Ourprimary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Talofa lava, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu,Fakafeiloaki, Mālō e lelei, Fakatalofa atu, Ni Sa Bula, Halo, Noa’ia, Mauri andwarm Pacific greetings

We have an exciting opportunity to join the DiabetesSpecialist Service as a Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist with a focus on thewellbeing of Ngā tāngata o Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the peoples of the Pacific. Ourteam are dedicated to empowering people with Diabetes to be in full control oftheir health and wellbeing, valuing the physical, mental, and spiritualwellbeing of Pacific peoples for equitable health outcomes. The 0.8 FTEpermanent part time position offers a role in a clinical leadership position toshape strategic direction and deliver a holistic level of care.

As a senior member of the team, you will focus onand embrace connectivity by:

You will be comfortable with technology and its useto support self-management and improve health outcomes. You will alsohave or be willing to work towards the relevant Postgraduate Study to supportyour clinical expertise with a view to obtaining a RN prescribing endorsement.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako -Skills and Experience

Mō mātou – About us

From July last year the Canterbury DHB transitionedacross to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make adifference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector.

Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader inits people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health systemapproach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the rightperson, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund anddeliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in theCanterbury region.

We are proud of how we do things. We have a way ofworking that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening toideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting andretaining talented people – become part of our team.

Ngā hua – Benefits

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board,you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexibleworking arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

Tono ināianei – Apply Now

Applications will be reviewed as they arereceived. 

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!